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Gastric Bypass Surgery in Puerto Rico

The gastric bypass is the most commonly performed operation for weight loss. One of biggest advancements in gastric bypass surgeries has been the use of the laparoscope which has reduced the surgical opening to only several tiny incisions. This minimally invasive technique has greatly reduced the risks of infection, wound healing time and the occurrence of post-surgical hernias as compared with the traditional open incision.